Saturday, February 12, 2011

Skip Beat PS2 Ren Path Good Ending (part 1)

For better or worse, the shoot ends tomorrow. There's a high chance she will be fired. Kyouko realizes this means the following morning will be her last chance to see Daruma cape. She did went there once, but she hasn't gone in the morning. But Tsuruga-san had already told her not to go wandering alone in the dark. And she couldn't possibly disturb him for this. So, she decides to stay in her room.

Just as she closes her eyes, her cellphone rings. The "Unidentified" number, lets her know that it is Ren. She answers the phone. It is indeed Ren.

Kyouko: Tsuruga-san, what's the matter?
Ren: I was thinking, since the shoot ends tomorrow, we should wake up earlier so that we can go to Daruma Cape.
Kyouko: Are we going together?
Ren: If I leave you alone, you will go there by yourself.

It's almost unbelievable how he knows exactly what she was thinking. Just the thought of going together with him...

Kyouko: I can't. It is true that I want to go. But I'm really happy that you asked me for this.
Ren: Like I said, if you really want to go, then you shouldn't refuse.
Kyouko: But to trouble Tsuruga-san in the morning. And for such a personal reason too...
Ren: I said I wanted to see the place too, no?
Kyouko: Really? I guess you did. It's going to be a rare Daruma morning! I know you want to see it too!
Ren: That's right.
Ren: I want to see it too, dawn at Daruma Cape.
Kyouko: Yes. I'm a little scared to go alone, but I'll feel much safer with Tsuruga-san!
Ren: I don't know how much comfort that gives you. But we still must prepare for the cold.
Kyouko: Yes?
Ren: The morning will be cold. Make sure you prepare a thick coat or towel. I will be bringing one, so make sure you do so too.
Kyouko: Oh, I see.
Ren: So I'll see you at 5 am at the lobby.
Kyouko: Okay.
Ren: Goodnight then. I'll see you later.
Kyouko: Goodnight. Um, well...
Ren: What is it?
Kyouko: I still have some of the fireworks...
Ren: Then let's use the remaining ones together.
Kyouko: Really?
Ren: Of course. Goodnight again.
Kyouko: Yes! Goodnight.

As she hangs up, she clutches the phone close to her. When she said goodnight to him, she felt happy, but after it was over, she started feeling sad. This feeling, was it loneliness? The way she wanted to be closer to him, it was almost scary. It just doesn't feel right. She still doesn't understand the true meaning behind her feelings. Maybe she's just thinking too much?

Is she feeling this way because she has been hurt before? Admitting to that felt shameful.

She goes to bed with a fuzzy feeling. She wonders, is Tsuruga-san going to bed too at this very moment? The thought of this makes her face warm. She really must be......

Morning came. Kyouko had hardly slept, because of those fuzzy feelings. In any case, she is already here at the lobby to meet Tsuruga-san, and she brought everything she needed.

Ren came out to greet her, and he asks her if she had slept well. Kyouko looks at his face. He looks happy and well-rested. Doesn't look like he lost any sleep at all. Kyouko greets back and answers she slept well.

Kyouko says she's sorry for having him up this early. "Don't say that," he says. "I was the one who asked you, right? I'm the one asking Mogami-san out on a date."

D-d-d-d-d-date?! Did he just say "date"?

"You don't have to show such a shocked reaction..."

"Oh, I see. You are trying to help me improve my acting this way." What a way to find an excuse....

"So, is it okay to call it that?" Kyouko knows Ren is serious. Just thinking about it makes her blush. Yet, she still has doubts, thinking she will be hurt in the end.

"No, it's a date! It's definitely a date! 100% date!" She declares this with a burning spirit. Ren comments she didn't have to use such force. "S-sorry..." She feels embarrassed for suddenly changing her mind.

"Well then, shall we go on our date?" He invites her again. "Yes!" She finds herself instinctively answering and following again. No way she could refuse him. "This is our date. It's our private time," he adds. This makes her blush again. Ren just smiles at her.

They head outside. Dawn is not here yet. It is darker than she had imagined. The path ahead was only lit by their flashlights, making it difficult to walk. Kyouko comments that it was a good idea to have brought a flashlight. Ren agrees.

Kyouko tells Ren her heart was beating really fast last night. This gets his hopes up a bit. She says its because it felt somewhat like she was going out on an adventure. Ren says it's going to be a great day. Kyouko agrees. The truth is, she had some other reasons why she had felt excited. But she dared not ask herself why. She drifts off again. "Mogami-san?" "Yipe!" Ren comments that since just now, she had been acting kind of nervous. "Don't tell me, you still think that I'm angry?" "No, I'm just a little excited, that's all."

"Excited? Is it because of me?" What a direct question! "Ah, n-no, i-it's not that." Kyouko feels being put into a spot here, and has to change the subject somehow. Kyouko starts to talk about that earlier incident when he was surrounded by friends. He doesn't even seem fazed by it. That sort of thing must have been an everyday situation. Kyouko recalls that time when they were trying to escape from fans on a bike. She goes silent again. There is no denying it this time. What she feels, it is definitely jealousy.

"Mogami-san, are you alright? Your face seems so red." What?! How could he possibly notice such details? "I was just thinking about stuff, that's all!"

Ren: To be thinking about stuff that makes your face red, don't tell me...
Kyouko: NO! That's not it! That's not it at all!
Ren: You're being a little too defensive now.
Kyouko: That's not it. It's just that, at that time, you were particularly kind towards one of your fans.
Ren: Eh?
Kyouko: I know it's embarrassing to feel so. After all, you are a celebrity with so many fans.
Ren: Don't tell me, you're jealous?

KABOOM! It's a home-run. She now feels like a fish in a barrel. "Your expression is showing like I'm bullying you." Kyouko replies, "I'm okay! Instead of saying jealousy, it's more like a child's possessive feelings, that's all. Please don't mind it." "I see," that's all he says, again with an expressionless face. He seems to be indifferent to it. Kyouko wonders if she is the only one feeling this way. Will he never respond to her at all?

Then she wakes up. Why am I thinking about such things? She follows him behind quickly. She knows that Ren isn't angry (anger sensor), but yet she can't tell how he feels. Since he said it was a date, he shouldn't be going so far ahead of her. She tugs Ren's jacket sleeve. "I was moving so fast. I'm sorry. It was a date after all..." "Y..Yes! You should be." Kyouko says, taking this opportunity to chide him.

"Well then, shall we walk hand-in-hand?"

"Eh?"

"Well, the weather is cold. We should walk closer together because of the wind." Ren says, extending his elbow.

Kyouko is hesitant. "Well, the wind isn't blowing, so..." The moment she says this, a strong gust blows by. Silently, after seeing his smile, she held his arm. "How warm..." Kyouko makes some cute remarks about how Ren replaces a warm bath. Ren says it's the same case for him too.

Walking together like this, Kyouko silently admits they must look like lovers. Tsuruga-san, is he this kind to the one he loves? Thinking about this pains her, and she doesn't want to think about it any more. She knows her thoughts get too wild sometimes.

"Mogami-san, what's wrong? Is your face feeling cold?" "N..no, it's not that." Ren holds both of his hands to her cheeks. "Tsu-tsuruga-san?" "Does this help to warm you up?" Ren asks. His touch was comforting. But his face was close. Too close. Really close. As happy as she was, it was beyond her acceptance limit. Looking at his face, she felt her heart may be stolen any time.

Kyouko says she's okay now and suggests they continue. At this rate, they'll never get to Daruma Cape. "Well then, let's continue walking together again." She felt herself instinctively holding Ren's hand again, like it was a natural thing.

Kyouko's heart kept pounding the whole time she was with him. Dawn is approaching. Ren checked his cellphone for the time. They decided to stay there and wait. Kyouko stares at Ren's face under the dim lamp lights, the scene reminding her of somewhere from a distant dream. She tries to control her thoughts.

Ren puts his hand on Kyouko's shoulder and holds her close.

Ren: This way, you won't feel cold.
Kyouko: I see...
Ren: I'm glad I came here today.
Kyouko: I'm glad I cam too. With Tsuruga-san...
Ren: I'm glad I finally have the courage.
Kyouko: Courage? About Tsuruga-san? I could never refuse a request from Tsuruga-san. You're my senior after all.
Ren: That would be bad for me. It's like I've forced you to come here.
Kyouko: That's not true. I never hated Tsuruga-san asking me out.
Ren: That's good to hear. We wait for the sunrise here.
Kyouko: Eeh?! But nobody knows we're here! And we don't know how much time we have left, so...
Ren: I'll call them and inform them, don't worry.
Kyouko: I see... are we really going to stay here and wait for the sunrise?

Her question causes Ren's face to turn red and look away. "It's no big deal, really. I woke up early and had a can of coffee." Kyouko feels her heart escalating.

"When it's about you, I always find myself acting like a child, losing my composure, behaving badly to get what I want." Ren admits. What Ren said made her really happy. Beyond words. She says she never expected him to say something like that.

Ren finally admits, he was jealous over her. Ehhh?! He's jealous? Kyouko comments that she will really be scared if Ren is indeed jealous. Ren asks "Why is that so?"

"Because there is no man around me to be jealous of."
"Really? It didn't seem so to me..."
"It's true! There is no such person. We are all actors."
"Well that's true... Speaking of which, it was the same feeling Mogami-san had about the fan..."
"Please forget about it. It is not something which actors should be having..."
"I certainly do have those feelings."
"Tsuruga-san too?"
"Is it that strange for me to be feeling jealous?"
"No, it's not that.... I just didn't think Tsuruga-san would have a love interest..."
"So, I see.... I've been fighting a losing battle after all..."

Kyouko starts feeling pain again. A long time ago, Ren had already mentioned that he liked someone. She had almost forgotten about it. She starts to wonder if she is in a bad position to be, so she steps away.

"Mogami-san?"
"I.... I am a little envious.... this person Tsuruga-san is thinking off..."
"Mogami-san...."
As they continued talking, she has already stepped further away. He looked like he wanted to say something, but didn't.

"Cold..." Kyouko feels the cold running through he body.
"Well, looks like this towel came in handy after all."
"Yes, it is."
"Come, sit here. It will be sunrise soon." Ren covers her with the towel.

While Kyouko is seated, she opened the purse containing Corn again.
"Ah, you brought Corn with you," Ren comments. "Yes, I wanted Corn to see the sunrise too," she replies.

"Well this is awkward... it feels like a third party watching over our date...."
"Eh? But I had thought that it would be great for Tsuruga-san to see it too."
"Me?"
"Yes. When the morning light meets will corn, a dazzling aurora will show! I didn't want to see it alone, that's why I really wanted to see it with Tsuruga-san."
"this really makes me happy..."
"I'm happy too!"

Out of the blue, Ren asked her an honest question. "Mogami-san, do you like Corn a lot?"

"Yes I do..... But, it is different from falling in love..." she answers.

At that time, all she could think of was Shoutarou. It's a painful memory that hurts just to even think about it. She tries to seal those memories of Shoutaro away. "Furthermore, I have already decided never to fall in love again.

"Is it because of that guy?"

Kyouko is very clear who Ren is referring to. He didn't seem to like it when she speaks about him.

"I..."
"I'm not blaming you."
"I see..."

Ren certainly does not seem angry at all. But this actually makes her feel darker inside.

Ren says, "In fact I have someone that I feel that I am truly in love with. Yet I cannot say it out." Ren's words shake her up inside even more than the coldness of the air.

"Why is that so?" Kyouko asks. Ren simply stands up, as if he did not hear her. Whatever is causing Tsuruga-san pain, she wants to know. He must have been suffering, yet she had no idea. Still, she wanted to be a part of it. Was it a form of possessiveness? It hurts inside....

"Mogami-san, there's still a lot about me that I have never told you..."

"You can start telling me now."

"I can't.... I don't have the courage to say it out. I could never bear it if Mogami-san hates me because of what I say."

"I won't hate you! No matter what it is.... I could never hate Tsuruga-san." She had almost lost him, there is no way she would let that happen again.

Ren is still a little hesitant, but Kyouko promises not to judge him no matter what it is.

"I...."

"That's right. Please tell me."

"I am a man, who has lost the right to be happy...." His expression and his voice carries the weight of a deep wound.

"I..."

"Please go on." Kyouko is actually more apprehensive, feeling nervous what he has to say. But she has already made up her mind to listen to her story, and she has long decided that he could never be a bad person. Of this, she is certain. She had to hear it.

It is a brief instance, but she noticed that Ren shook. It was not from the cold, it was as though he was afraid of what he wanted to say. Whatever it was that scared him, she wants to protect him from it. Kyouko knows very well it is presumptuous of her to be even thinking so, yet she couldn't help herself.

"Tsuruga-san will become happy! Tsuruga-san is not someone who lost he right to be happy."

"I'm not. If Tsuruga-san hadn't given me courage, I could never have come this far." Despite her efforts at trying to cheer him, she is the one feeling like crying now. Her head hangs low.

"Mogami-san." Ren puts his hand on her back, startling her a little.

"I must look like a fool right now. I thought of wanting to protect Tsuruga-san. I am always getting your support, but when it is my turn to give... But even so, right now I feel I have to protect Tsuruga-san no matter what. But as usual, I can do nothing right... So regretful..."

Ren's gentle touch was really comforting.

Ren: I never wanted, or hoped for someone to love...
Kyouko: Tsuruga-san....
Ren: And yet, I just can't stop the feelings I have for her... Mogami-san, the one I love is you. So you don't have to feel regretful. I have always been saved by you. Even now, you've made me happy, to the point it's almost unbearable.

Is this a confession? To me? Tsuruga-san says that he loves me? Kyouko can feel her whole face turning red, all the way up to her ears, where she can't hide it even if she wanted to.

Happiness. That was the only way to describe how she is feeling now. A surge of happiness that can't be stopped.

I am loved by Tsuruga-san. To the point where it is unbearable. I, can no longer suppress my own feelings too...

"Mogami-san? You didn't hear me? Shall I repeat that one more time?"

"You don't have to. I feel the same way too. I love Tsuruga-san, and I can't stop these feelings that I have."

"Then don't stop them."

"Yes...."

It's okay, right? To feel this way? To let it be? It's all right to love Tsuruga-san. Aaah, what should I do? Even though this cold is hitting me, I feel warm inside, as if I am floating.

Ren puts a hand over Kyouko's shoulders and brings his face closer to hers.

Kyouko yet again fills her self with doubt. He loves a person like me? Suddenly, I really want to believe it. I just couldn't believe it. It's so unbelievable, yet I want to believe it so much...

"Mogami-san..."

Such enchanting lips...
As if floating towards me....
... I want to touch them....
... I want to kiss them....
Te!! WHAT?!?!
W...What am I thinking?!
WHAT IS THIS?!!

Kyouko felt her her heart pounding so fast, it could explode if it pounded any faster.

heheh...ren reads her mind:)they are sooo sweet..i can't wait for the kiss..hehehthanks mechgouki ;) ur updates will keep me alive until december!!!also thanks to spherrow for act 14 playing with fire..-zibibba-

i'm being totaly off topic here but i was wondering if any of you knows a video of a japanese band that has a similar story with "prisoner" of sho fuwa??? the story of the 2 angels and the devil..it's such a beautiful story which nakamura invented but still...did someone actally used it for their video?? it would be awsome if it really existed!!sorry for posting here..but i didn't really know where should i ask about this..-zibibba-

AAAAAAWWWWWW! That's such a cute date! And it came from him this time! KYAAA!Mmmm I really hope Ren is getting a bit bolder now and makes a move on Kyoko...Thank you sooooo much Mechgouki-san! YOU'RE AWESOME!!! ^___^

@ spherrow: I was just teasing. No harm meant. I just couldn't think of a different word at the time, and turned it into a tease. Emoticons don't express that very well... *does seza and begs forgiveness, with a little less grace than Kyouko.*

I can't wait to see if Ren will actually make a move on Kyoko when they go to the beach again!It's like a dream date and the conditions will be perfect for a bit of romance.... Awww! It makes me feel jealous of Kyoko! Thanks Mechgouki-san! You're AWESOME!!!

Ah, it's so weird to see them being so romantic together! In my opinion, it would take at least 160 chapters for that to happen realistically. But, still, the game sounds fun.

Once again, thank you for summarizing, mechgouki-san! Next, it'd be awesome if you please try for the Reino ending...or bad Shotaro ending...or whatever it is. Heheh, that oughta be fun! (But if you don't, I won't hate you unless you go for the Lory ending. O_o)

Thanks Mechgouki-san! This update totally made my day. I had the crappiest day ever at work and the update was such a nice breath of fresh air!I'm soooo excited about Kyoko's and Ren's date!Looks like Ren is finally opening up a little...Hahahaha! And I could sooo picture Kyoko overreacting....as always...can't wait for the next update!!!

Oh! And I know that it is a luxery and probably a pain in the ass for you but if you could put in some pictures if they are available that is, that would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you for all your hard work!

Awww, that's a shame about the pics but at least, thanks to you mechi, I get read about if I can't see it! ;p Thanks for the update! On a side note, you don't comment much yourself anymore, why is that?

I can't wait to find out how this ends!!! Please update ASAP! Thank you!

I can't wait O.O I want to see the KISS ;___; I read the whole story today, I just couldn't stop. Thank you so much for posting this! I'd really love to play it but I don't speak japanese, so this is really helpful! Thank you .Ren & Kyouko *__*

YAY!!! A picture! Thank you for putting it up! I know you don't control which scenes you can post etc, but thanks for going through the trouble of adding this pic when you didn't have to! I can't wait for the next update! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

AAAAW! They're so cute together!He better take advantage of the date and steal a kiss from her! And I hope she doesn't freak out or something.Thank you for the date Mechgouki-san! Can't wait for the next one!

OMGOMGOMG! I think I know why he would blush... This is just a guess though... Well, you know that picture of the kiss and the sunset and the railing... You know where I'm getting at righttt, lol. I think Ren's going to kiss herrrr, yay. I hope I right! Hurry up you big sun!~ChaseAfterYourDreams=]

WOW! I thought I'd never see the day in which Ren would blush...I didn't even think that was possible...Anyhow, now I'm going to be going nuts until I know what happens next...Update soon please!What is Ren going to do next?!?!?!?!?!?

thanks for the update.. Mechgouki-kun...btw.. just in case you guys didn't know and haven't check the discussion in ch.148 scanlation in this forum... ch.149 is out...some of our dear friends there has been sharing the links...link for 149 raw http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZFC1U9CP

Anime Fest in Singapore?? too bad I'm not in Singapore currently.. would have loved to go and cosplay.. I went to Akon here in Texas this past June, and AniFest in Sept.. just missed Yulecon 2 weeks ago..

anime fest of asia ,actually.saw it on the news after its first day,rushed to it on the second day...too bad,i thought some1 like mechgouki would hav went...sigh~i took a pic w/ tat girl...but the lighting there is super bad...T.T

saw the raws!!!OMG!!!ren kissed her neck,or,the ear???*frantic panic!!!**thinks abt it,does a happy dance*that area is super sensitive,so that must hav given kyoko the chills!!!im satified now!!!*jumps around in joy*thks shiroyuki-chan!!!! XDDDD

Ditto thx u Shiroyuki-chan for sharing the link to the 149 raws! juicy developements! Also, Mechgouki, THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for the PS2 updates! You know, somehow I feel in the end of the manga story line (esp after skimming the raws and summary out there for 149), Kyoko really will end up with Ren in a similar fashion to what seems to be happening in the PS2 storyline: that is, I'm predicting a trend in a the manga of one thing or another will make Kyoko progressively, uncomfortably aware of her feelings for Ren and Ren will find situations for their relationship to develop. As for the mini summary of SB 149 I found, here's the link: http://web.pitas.com/tatsukida/-Lain

At first I was a little confused too because I'm like, "Kyoko, why would Ren feel jealous over you and like someone ELSE?" But I guess it hasn't been explicitly spelled out for her that he is jealous about her. Just that he is jealous in general. I need to read back over it again in context. =)

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Mechgouki! How wonderful to find one of your fabulous updates after a long and grueling first week of Spring Semester! You really made my week! I hope all is well with you. =)

Oh, how long has it been since I last visited? Two weeks? Three weeks? GAH!! DO YOU GUYS STILL REMEMBER ME?!?!?! T_T

Sorry, I've started going to college full time and moved into the dorms. Three of my courses are English based, so I've had to write A LOT. (But it's pretty fun.) I'll try visiting at least every two days.

Anyway, thank you for the update, mechgouki-san, but...this ending is starting to scare me. Dates, hand holding...God help us all! All this lovey-dovey stuff creeping me out. X_X

Hey, Singles Awareness Day (SAD) is coming up. I'm thinking I should pass out black roses. How are you guys planning to celebrate?

Hahaha I love it, Corn is the third wheel. XD Thanks sooo much for the update! =D It really helps especially when it's the month-long wait between chapters. I'll be glad when they finally just confess because they seem like they're really suffering. =P

Please do update more about PS2 story!!! OMG I AM SO EXCITED. Please do!!!! But don't rush yourself till the point of breaking down just to rush these updates for us lil fans. We understand that you're busy!!!! :D Gambatte ne?